Fresh off the Farm (Part Three)

The final part of this little series.

I delight myself in thinking of my little homestead as a farm(ette).

There are so many things that I could put in this category.

The one that I've been pondering for the longest is

my fashion.  Now, if you know me, you know I could really

care less about fashion and the most recent trends in 

clothing and jewelry.  The only thing that matters

to me is comfort.

Unfortunately, those who enter this home always find me

comfortable (and usually happy for that matter),

 but my clothing may not match, and 

much to my husband's chagrin I am often still in my

pajamas even in the afternoon.

I suppose I get my sense of fashion from my father.

This is how he is around the house as well, don't get me wrong,

he looks rather spiffy sporting his bow ties and suit coat

on Sundays at church too.  However, both of us may often

ask someone's opinion before stepping out of the home

and going to a function that requires us to "dress up."

It dawned on me during the winter months that I now know

what I am most comfortable wearing.  It only took me 33 

years to figure this one out.  I am most comfortable in 

natural fibers, cotton, linen, and wool mostly.

The rayons, nylons, polyesters, and anything slippy on my skin

do not provide me comfort or warmth for that matter.

So I have now entitled my very own fashion style as

Fresh off the Farm.

Here are some examples

I find myself warmest in a scarf.

These most practical boots, BOGGS boots were the most 

recent addition to my wardrobe and were the only shoes that

I could rely on to keep my feet warm this winter.

Plus they are pretty to look at too.

The freshest harvest from our backyard.

I was so pleased to receive this flat from my father.  

It was my Dad's tray from when he picked strawberries as a boy on his farm.

The adorable quart baskets were acquired at an estate sale that I 

happened upon last year.  This was the largest harvest yet

this season for strawberries, nearly 6 quarts!

Here is a link to my favorite recipe to whip up with 

the tastiest berries around.  Note, I substitute strawberries

for the raspberries, and I don't do the straining of the seeds.

It takes minutes to prepare and the whole family LOVES it.

Tangy Berry Fool

Favorite Thing:

The first site of Sadie's freckles peeking through for the season